Lambert Ewers

Lentil soup with smoked sauage has always been a favorite of mine. It's good on those cold frosty evenings or perhaps you prefer this for lunch. 1 bag of lentils 1 large onion (roughly 2 cups chopped) 2 celery stalks (roughly 1 cup chopped) 1 carrot (roughly 1/2 cup chopped) 1 box of chicken broth (32 oz) A few cloves of garlic 1 smoked sausage 1 teaspoon thyme 1 bay leafsalt and pepper to taste Soak the lentils overnight in cold water or follow the quick method on the package. Chop the onion, celery, and carrots and put in a pan with a little oil on low heat. Season with one bay leaf, the thyme, salt and pepper. Cook until translucent. Add the lentils and cover with the broth. About 20 minutes into...

It just doesn't get much easier then this. Originally, I was going to make sausage gravy and biscuits for breakfast one Sunday morning, but I was voted against buy the family, because they all decided they wanted French Toast instead, so guess what we had for breakfast? That's right, we had French toast, but the upside is, I had the stuff for Sausage Gravy sitting there waiting to be created into some other new and exciting dish. So that evening, as I sat there wondering what I was going to do for dinner, it suddenly hit me, and here is what I had to make it happen. If you read my article describing what a Gnocchi is, then you are up to speed on that, if you haven't, then I suggest you do so. If you...

If you’re looking to grind meat at home instead of paying a professional to do it, you’ll definitely want to consider purchasing a meat grinder of your own that will help you get the job done with ease.  The electric meat grinder has a number of benefits including fast processing speed, multifunctional use, and money saving benefits.  All of these benefits combined help to make the electric meat grinder a great appliance to have at home. The most important benefit of the electric meat grinder is that they are able to process meat a fairly quickly rate which is much better than the manual meat grinder which requires you to do the work by hand and takes quite a bit longer.  This grinder can...

Nothing could be better than the lunch I had last Sunday. Having walked up the Anidri Gorge near to Paleochora, Crete, with my sons, we installed ourselves in The Old School House Cafe in Anidri for some much needed fortification before setting off back down the gorge. Whilst the kids did their thing, my choice for lunch was a plate of the excellent Spetsofai they make there with some fresh crusty bread and washed down with a couple of bottles of cold Mythos. Let me tell you it really hit the spot and, although its considered a winter dish, it makes for a pleasant lunchtime meal at almost any time of year. The following is not their recipe but my best guess. But it works. To make this properly, you...

The trip to Ibeju-Lekki seemed long, the heavy down pour of rain didn’t help matters neither, don’t blame me, it was my first time. The seemingly long distance soon disappeared once I and my crew arrived at the compound of the Onibeju of Lekki, Oba Rafiu Olusegun Salami. As we drove into the town, serenity and order greeted us, and I was quick to ask myself can this be a part of Lagos? As we approached the King’s Palace my driver was quick to point out the changes that had taken place on the road, noting that it was formerly not tarred. uummm I said to myself. After waiting for about two hours, the Oba finally came out to receive us, I was told before then by his Personal Assistant that the...

Do you want to impress your family and friends when they come to your house? Here is a great party food to serve when your friends gather around to watch the big game, play games, etc. This recipe also makes a great appetizer or party food. Now you can serve your own Homemade Beef Salami to your family and friends. They will be so jealous and surprised when they discover you made this yourself. The good thing about this recipe is that is produces a very portable food. Next week you can go to a friend's house and take some with you! Don't let them use your good food as an excuse to always pile in to your house. This is also a great food for hunters or for lunchboxes. HOMEMADE BEEF SALAMI 5 lbs ground...

In this Brandied Moose Roast recipe you will discover how to cook and turn naturally dry moose meat into a deliciously tender roast dish, perfect for any family gathering or guest dinners. With this cooking method, not only natural juices are preserved, you will actually add the extra moist to the meat just o make it more tasty with infused smoky flavor. For preparation, we will need: 1/2 Cup of brandy 1 Cup of water 3 Cup of red wine 1/2 Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon of liquid garlic 2 teaspoons of oil 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1 small sliced onion 1 small sliced carrot 1 teaspoon of minced parsley 1 teaspoon of dry thyme leaves 2 bay leaves For more tasty roast, first inject the moose meat with flavored...

Eating red meat is an American past time. From the famous steak houses in the biggest cities to the classic backyard BBQ, from the ubiquitous cheese burger at any number of fast food restaurants to bacon rashers served at breakfast, from rump roast on Sundays to pork chops to Bolognese sauce to ham sandwiches-the list of traditional and celebrated means and ways to consume red meat are many. It's associated with manliness, and is part of the country's psyche in a way that it's not anywhere else in the world. But rising obesity rates, the increase in deaths from cardiovascular disease and cancer all prompt us to ask the question: is it safe to eat red meat? A number of studies have been published...

Freezing every single fish, meat and poultry you buy might not be the right thing to do, or they might not be enough. Here are some tips on how you should store your fresh buys, and keep them fresh even after days: 1. To prepare raw hamburger patties for freezing: you need to separate them with small plastic coffee-can tops, stack them in a pile, place them in a plastic bag before sealing. 2. Poultry and meat will keep fresh longer if you remove the original wrapping and wrap the meat loosely in wax paper to allow air to circulate around the flesh. 3. When re-wrapping prepackaged meat for freezing, cut the label from the original wrapping and tape it to the new package. You will have a record of the...

There is a lot of argument over which state produces the best beef, and while the everyday cow is not going to compete with the spoiled cattle that go on to make specialty Kobe beef, the question of which U.S. state produces the best beef is a valid one to ask. Many people automatically think of four states when this question comes up: Texas, Montana, Nebraska, and New York. New York comes up because of people who like the New York steak, but often times that cut isn't even from a cow from New York. Montana beef is very respectable, while Omaha Steaks are renowned across the country. However, Iowa is a state that should not be so easily dismissed from this competition. Iowa beef is considered by...

Many people may not realize it, but much of the meat we eat contains synthetic growth hormones and other chemicals that may be harmful to us. Why would cattle owners want to use growth hormones? It is all about money. Ranchers today want to produce more cattle in a shorter period. A rancher may only have about 14 months to get the calf from a small size, say 80 pounds, to a selling size (around 1,200 pounds). Growth hormones help the cattle put on weight to get them ready for slaughter in record time as well as reducing the amount of fat in the meat. Nitrates are a chemical compound that can also be found in meat today, being used to cure meat and give them a healthy color. Most notably...

Always a challenge, grilling for the vegetarians or vegans among your guests need not be impossible. If you are throwing a barbecue for people who are completely vegetarian, there is no need to panic. There is now an abundance of grilling recipes for vegetarians and if you follow instructions and keep some simple tips in mind, there is no reason to not get it right. First, if you are using pre-made veggie burgers or hot dogs, remember to read and follow instructions. Some pre-made items are not meant to be grilled. Also, veggie items behave in a completely different manner on the grill than their meat counterparts. Since these products do not have the same natural juices as your typical beef burger...

Many people may be wondering what gives vegetarians the strength to give up meat altogether. In reality, vegetarians commit to such a lifestyle for a number of different reasons. Most vegetarians claim that people make the switch for at least one out of three reasons. First of all, most vegans claim that eating meat can be unethical. For example, chickens are debeaked, forced to live in small, confined spaces, and are often killed when they don't produce eggs soon enough. For vegans, this is a very inhumane way of obtaining food. Most vegetarians are also against the harsh living conditions that these animals are subjected to. The fact that most of these animals are fed with hormone-laden feed to...

We all have heard of salmonella, e coli and other bad bacteria associated with raw meat. Understanding the safety precautions that are required to prevent food borne illness is a good idea. If you are planning on a tailgate party this season you need to know a few things before eating and sharing the meat you cook on your tailgate grill. How you store your meat prior to cooking is very important. You should make every attempt possible to keep meat cold during transport from the store to home. Meat should be frozen if you do not plan to prepare it within two days. When you transport it from freezer or refrigerator to the game use a cooler that you can keep as cold as possible. Temperatures below...

Using indirect cooking can yield many interesting results. Usually, since it takes long to indirect cook a steak, people do this in large quantities. It is the only economical logical option. You can buy 5 to 10 lbs of steak and grill it at a low temperature with a lot of smoke. The quality of the meat is not highly important as it will all turn tender, regardless of the cut. However, direct cooking on the other hand does the opposite. Direct cooking is best for small pieces which are a good high quality cut. These are already soft and tender so they will not require as much cooking as others. In fact, they are best served a bit bloody inside. Overcooking good tenderloin over direct heat can make it...

Many fairs and rabbit shows have a class called a Meat Pen. If you are buying rabbits for a 4H project, this may be one of the options you want to try. To compete in a meat pen class, you must have three young rabbits that are ten weeks old or younger from the same litter. They each need to weigh between three and five pounds. The winning pen will contain three rabbits that are almost identical in appearance, weight and condition. It is best to prepare by knowing the rules for showing meat pens before you begin. Join the American Rabbit Breeders Association and purchase the Standard of Perfection. This will let you learn about all the breeds recognized by the association and learn the rules for...

People are rearing chickens at home for a variety of reasons, but one of the main reasons is raising chickens for meat. The other reasons include the fact that chicken droppings are rich in nitrogen and so they make good manure which can be sold or used in vegetable or flower gardens, the fact that raising chickens can be a way of teaching kids valuable life lessons such as the benefits of rearing animals and the value of hard work, children are able to learn skills that will come in handy in the future such as how to sell products, how to use different tools and how to treat animals, chickens make very good pets and rearing chickens makes it possible for families to come together among other...

There are a few dog feeders who foolishly insist that meat is the only thing a dog should ever be fed. Meat alone is entirely inadequate for a dog. The foremost deficiency in a diet of meat is its lack of calcium. lf the meat is trimmed of fat there is also likely to occur a deficiency in energy. There are numerous other deficiencies, but none as dramatic as these two. Meat, nevertheless, is the single most important source of protein fed to dogs. Thousands of tons of horse meat and beef are used each year in producing commercial dog foods. Hundreds of tons more are fed as a supplement to commercial foods or in home-made rations. When fed as an addition to a balanced commercial food, meat can...

As well as fried foods like pancakes, eggs and burgers, you can use an electric frying pan to make stews, chili, and even soup. One of the best uses of this handy kitchen appliance though is roasting meat. This is because an electric frying pan distributes heat evenly. An electric skillet is a brilliant backup if your stove stops working and it means you can cook more food because you get additional workspace and using the electric pan means you can cook something else in the oven at the same time. Also, because you can adjust your electric skillet's temperature easily, these machines are very good for cooks who are experimenting with temperatures and cooking times for their recipes. You might like...

Nutrition and food scientists have been seeking ways to reduce heterocyclic amines (HCAs) for years. HCAs are the carcinogenic compounds that are produced when muscle foods, such as ground beef patties, are barbecued, grilled, boiled or fried. Several studies have shown consuming HCAs through meat increases risk factors for colorectal, stomach, lung, pancreatic, mammary and prostate cancers. New research supported by the Food Safety Consortium, found that certain spices containing natural antioxidants would reduce HCA levels by 40 percent when applied to beef patties during cooking."Cooked beef tends to develop more HCAs than other kinds of cooked meats such as pork and chicken," the researchers...

Meat lover or vegetarian, there is no question that everyone loves pizza. This is probably because this is a dish that caters to almost any type of person. One can eat it everyday because it has different varieties. With this fact in mind, people who love this dish are finding ways to get them for less. Although pizzas are good, it doesn't mean that their prices are too. Thanks to pizza coupon codes, people are able to enjoy their favorite toppings any day they wish. What are pizza coupon codes? How can this help any pizza lover? Whether you have your pie delivered to your doorstep or get it over the counter, you don't always have to pay full price. Think about coupons and how they work. When...

New Zealand has a long history of 125 years accompanied by a solid reputation of exporting high quality meat. There is strong demand for meat in domestic markets as well as international markets and New Zealand's pastoral meat industry has so many investment options for foreign investors. The New Zealand red meat industry is thriving on ever-growing product demand. New Zealand exported meat worth New Zealand$4.6 billion in year 2006 and the export figure has seen consistent increases over these years. New Zealand's meat industry has a reputation of providing safe, clean and reliable meat products and the country has a proud tradition of being a reliable supplier for major meat markets worldwide. The...

Of the best 6 quart programmable slow cookers on the market, one of them has a unique feature that makes it the best slow cooker for many families. The special unique feature the Hamilton Beach 33967 Set 'n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, that makes it the best slow cooker in this category, is the meat thermometer. If your family would like to regularly enjoy a moist slow cooker roast, tender turkey breast, pork tenderloin, or slow cooker chicken, the meat thermometer probe gives you peace of mind and worry-free results. When you use your Hamilton Beach programmable slow cooker with meat thermometer to help you make dinner, the meat portion of your meal will always be cooked to perfection...

The Dukan diet is a high protein, low carbohydrate diet in four phases. The first phase of the Dukan diet, the attack phase, consists of protein only. Nuts and beans, typical sources of protein for vegetarians, are not allowed on the Dukan diet. How then can a vegetarian create a diet menu consisting solely of protein only meals? A pescetarian, commonly understood as a vegetarian who eats fish, will not have too much trouble meeting the demands of the Dukan diet. They can find enough protein in fish and shellfish. Meals made out of various fillets of fish, smoked salmon, mussels, prawn, crab meat, etc. will provide a plentiful supply of protein and variety. Many fish eating vegetarians (pescetarians...

Bison meat is often considered pricey as compare to ordinary beef that is available at butchers shop. Bison is no doubt in its cost matters but once acknowledging its features and qualities as compare to its competitor, would make you admit that bison prices are compatible with its related competitors. Bison is fed on grass which does not involve any artificial material. This makes bison meat a purely cholesterol free meat and can be utilized by some sorts of patients like diabetic or heart patients.   Now talking about grass fed animals over the others. Bison meat is rich in proteins minerals and additionally contains few nitrates, zinc, and phosphorus. In short bison meat is far better...

A marinade is a combination of oil, acid and seasonings that will tenderize and flavor any cut of meat. The acid, usually wine, vinegar or a citrus juice breaks down the tough fibers in the meat, making it more tender. The oil absorbs flavor from the seasonings, melds them, and carries the flavoring into the meat. It also helps to keep the meat moist and juicy. A good marinade will help you create that truly special dish, but marinades do not have to be complex. One of my first marinades was a bottle of Italian dressing. (Add one part Worcestershire sauce to 4 parts Italian dressing for an incredible spicy chicken marinade.) Secrets of marinating- 1. The larger the surface area of the meat...

Going back and forth on opening the oven or casserole during cooking is really a nuisance. Especially when we cannot estimate the right time of the right temperature. So here is how to avoid delaying time and depending on your mere instinct alone. Use a digital meat thermometer. This saves time to have the exact moment and lessens inconvenience for the part of the one who will cook. Its advantage is that it prevents food borne illness, which is a big plus factor health-wise; prevents overcooking; and holds at a safe temperature, where your mouth and tongue would not spit out the food, which will just waste the effort and time that you consume cooking. If you are convinced that you should use digital...

Every family has its own meat loaf recipe and many of them start with a soup mix. However this family recipe, given to me years ago by my mother-in-law, is made-from-scratch meat loaf. I'm not talking about the mushy, mystery meat loaf you may have eaten at restaurants. No, I'm talking about all beef meat loaf with ketchup and brown sugar topping. Quality ingredients are what make this meat loaf so good. First of all, the recipe calls for only one kind of meat - ground beef. The bread crumbs are fresh, not something from a can. The onion is also fresh, though I've used dehydrated in a pinch. As for the topping, it makes every mouthful of meat loaf extra delicious. To make the meat loaf...

Researching new products or products that shoppers have never used before will give them all the positives and negatives on every product. When it comes to researching bison meat many shoppers will be pleasantly surprised at the positive statistics they find. Another name for this meat is buffalo meat and many times the two names represent each other. These animals live on the grass of the land which is the main reason that bison is lower in fat, calories and cholesterol. Choosing to purchase this meat based on the statistics alone will give each family a great tasting new way to eat healthier. Chicken many times is the meat of choice for those looking to eat fewer calories and watch their...

Cooking with the right kind and aged meat is crucial to a perfect dish. Properly storing meat differs by culture and cook, but generally, these tips will allow you to get the most of your meat's freshness for some great cooking and delicious meals. Here are 10 easy ways and tips to store meat. 1. Fresh beef vs. Fresh bacteria. Remember meat is perishable. Even if you prepare it just a couple of hours after you bring it home, put it in the chiller until you are ready to cook it. Uncover the meat, wipe it, but do not wash it. Rewrap meat loosely in market or waxed paper. Another technique is to put beef on a clear, dry plate or shallow dish and cover it loosely with greaseproof...

Barbecue is a tradition in all of Australia. It's like the national past time. There is nothing better than having a good Sunday afternoon under the sun and some friends over. What can make it better is of course some Barbequed food side by side. The reason to have BBQs (BBQ) party in Sydney is as good as saying why most need to work. We live to eat barbeques in Australia. The best thing about BBQ is that it can't be restricted by occasion. It's a universal food, which can be had anytime any place. Whether under the sun, in the night or when you feel like it, one can go ahead and eat a BBQ. For the women it's a good thing to see their spouse on the cooking line. Thank god for the Gas Barbecue...

Hog casings are by far the most popular variety for the commercial and home sausage maker alike. They have clean bite, a satisfying snap, a pleasing color that cannot be matched by any other variety. For those who are new to sausage making or have never had experience natural casings, the thought of buying and handling hog casings can be intimidating. Fear not. This quick primer will make you wonder why you were worried in the first place. What are hog casings? Hog casings are the intestines, bladders, or caecums of pigs. What can I expect when using hog casings? Natural hog casing is slippery and delicate, thus requiring a little more skill to handle than their collagen counterparts. But with some...

In Wisconsin, bratwurst is a favorite food for tailgating, picnics, fairs, holidays, baseball, football and any other time with the possible exception of when we are under a winter storm advisory. Even in the dead of winter groups will be out in front of stores frying out and selling brats (short for bratwurst) for a fund raiser. Frying out is the popular terminology in Wisconsin for grilling out of doors. Germans brought their sausage recipes to Wisconsin when they settled throughout the state in the 1800's. Bratwurst differs slightly in taste because of the spices and other meat fillers and how fine the pork is ground by the sausage makers. The main ingredient for what I have have always...

Does enjoying cookout season have to mean saying goodbye to your diet this summer? Not any more. Now you can have your burger and eat it too. Just follow some smart tips; and you could enjoy cookout food without ruining your diet completely. Here is an example of what a smart choice could save you – Jane picks a half-pound hamburger with potato salad, while Linda chooses a quarter-pound sirloin burger on a whole grain bun and fresh fruit salad. Guess what – Linda saves 500 calories! And that, as we all know, is a lot of calories to save in one single meal. As Linda's choice indicates, it's not just the meat you pick that counts, but the portion size as well. So pick a quarter-pound burger...

When people talk about food grinders, they often limit themselves to the different kinds of foodstuff that they can prepare using this device. However, contrary to what most people think, there are a lot of dishes that they can do using a food grinder. In fact, this device can create different types of dish preparations. Here are the kinds of food items that you can prepare using fodder grinders. Baby Foods Babies still cannot eat solid foods. However, for moms who want to feed their babies with nutritious foods in the form of puree, they can use their food grinders in order to make baby foods. Moms can choose from a wide selection of fruits that they can make into purees to feed them to their...

Sobrassada is a cured sausage meat which is one of the most typical and most particular of Mallorcan foods. Originally sobrassada was always made during the 'Matanzas', the pig slaughter festivities which still take place every autumn. The meats are made into sobrassada and other sausages like butifarrón so that they will keep during the winter months. Sobrassada is made of minced pork mixed with paprika, pepper and other spices, depending on the desired taste. The mixture is put inside a pork intestine which is sown up with string and left to hang for up to twelve weeks of curing. Sobrassada is of a very unique appearance, each sausage has a different shape and it is always a very bright red...